Lesson 9: Close Read: The Refusal
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After engaging in a close reading and discussion of “The Refusal,” students write a short response that explains how a story’s historical setting contributes to the creation of complex, yet believable characters.
How does "The Refusal's" historical setting contribute to the creation of complex, yet believable characters?
RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10; W.9-10.1.A, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9.A, W.9-10.10; SL.9-10.1.A, SL.9-10.1.B, SL.9-10.1.C, SL.9-10.1.D, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.6; L.9-10.4.A, L.9-10.6
DOK 1-4
visual glossary
speaking frames
annotation guide
SSYNC embedded scaffolds
SSYNC extension activities
WRITE response and/or QUIZ